Development Profile
Wood lacquer has a rich history in China, with its use dating back to the Han Dynasty when it was applied as a finish on wooden furniture. Even today, many mahogany pieces still use large lacquer as a surface coating. In the past, oil-based alkyd varnishes and novolac coatings were commonly used for interior wood finishes in everyday furniture, especially in rural areas where oil varnish was popular. In urban settings, wood products were often painted with Lishui paint, while high-end bedroom furniture might use nitrocellulose varnish over a shellac primer, followed by sanding and wax polishing.
Starting in the 1950s, new types of coatings such as novolacs, alkyd varnishes, enamels, and nitrocellulose lacquers began to be used in furniture manufacturing. The "685" wood coating became widely popular for nearly three decades. Later, two-component polyurethane coatings like "PU polyester" and nitrocellulose coatings labeled "NC" started to enter the Chinese furniture and decoration industry. After China joined the WTO, the influx of international companies brought advanced technologies and equipment, transforming the wood coating sector. Production shifted from single-varnish models to diverse, complementary product lines, and the separation between resin production and paint manufacturing became more defined, leading to rapid growth in the industry.
By 2008, China's wood coating production reached approximately 650,000 tons, accounting for 15% of total coating output (excluding architectural coatings). It ranked third among all coating types in the country, excluding architectural coatings.
Application Fields
Wood coatings are an indicator of a country’s paint industry level. In China, they are primarily used in two major sectors: furniture manufacturing and interior decoration, known as furniture lacquer and home lacquer. Depending on the type of wood product, they can be categorized into several specific applications.
â—† Wooden Furniture Wood coatings are mainly used in factory production, making it a key area for medium- to high-grade coating manufacturers.
â—† Interior Decoration Hand-brushing is the primary method, and it holds a significant share of the market. This segment is more competitive for mid- to low-grade paint producers.
â—† Wood Flooring This application emerged after the mass production of wood flooring. Currently, light-curing coatings are the most common choice.
â—† Wooden Toys These require opaque coatings, and one of the main quality standards is that heavy metal content must not exceed specified limits.
â—† Pencil Paint A special type of opaque wood coating, it needs to dry quickly and also meet strict heavy metal content regulations.
â—† Outdoor Wood Products This includes items like park benches or poolside chairs, which need to withstand weather conditions and have good durability.
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